The creator of MySQL has launched a Web-based campaign to "save" the open-source database from the "clutches" of Oracle, which is attempting to purchase its current owner, Sun Microsystems.

A petition launched in December by MySQL creator Michael 'Monty' Widenius to "save" the open-source database from Oracle has quickly gained momentum, collecting nearly 17,000 signatures.

Merging Tables with MySQL Merging tables, called "joining" in MySQL terms, is done by using the MySQL command interface in phpMyAdmin to create a new table.

A petition launched in December by MySQL creator Michael ‘Monty’ Widenius to “save” the open-source database from Oracle has quickly gained momentum, collecting nearly 17,000 signatures ...

The creator of MySQL has launched a Web-based campaign to “save” the open-source database from the “clutches” of Oracle, which is attempting to purchase its current owner, Sun Microsystems.